Start the FactoryTalk Batch and Material Manager Servers

The
FactoryTalk Batch
 and
Material Manager
 Servers may start automatically when the computer starts. By default, the
FactoryTalk Batch
 Server starts in production mode. If
FactoryTalk Batch
 has not been activated, the tutorial can run in demo mode. While in demo mode, the
FactoryTalk Batch
 Server runs for a two-hour period and then stops.
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The
FactoryTalk Batch
 Server does not start in production mode without activation. The
Material Manager
 Server starts automatically when the
FactoryTalk Batch
 Server starts. See
Activating
Material Manager
 for more information.
To start or restart the
FactoryTalk Batch
 Server:
  1. Select
    Start
    Rockwell Software
    Batch Service Manager
    .
    IMPORTANT:
    If you are logged in with an account that does not have administrator privileges, right-click
    Batch Service Manager
     and select
    More
    Run as administrator
     to run under elevated privileges.
  2. In the
    FactoryTalk Batch Service Manager
    , select the
    FactoryTalk Batch
     Server if it is not listed in the
    Service
     box.
  3. If the
    FactoryTalk Batch
     Server is running, select
    Stop
    .
  4. If the name of the computer where the
    FactoryTalk Batch
     Server is installed does not display in the
    Computer
     box, select the
    Select Computer
     button.
  5. In the
    Select Computer
     dialog under
    Enter the object name to select
    , type the name of the computer where the Batch Server is installed (or select
    Advanced
     to search for a computer). Select
    OK
    .
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    The
    FactoryTalk Batch
     Service Manager must communicate with the Windows Service Manager of the selected computer to determine what services are available. There may be a noticeable delay when establishing communications. If the Service Manager cannot communicate with the Windows Service Manager of the selected computer, a message displays.
  6. From the
    Service
     list, select
    FactoryTalk Batch Server
    .
    TIP:
    If
    No Batch Services
     displays in the list, the
    FactoryTalk Batch
     Server is not installed on the selected computer. See the for installation instructions.
  7. To start the
    FactoryTalk Batch
     Server in Demo mode, select
    Allow Demo Mode
    .
  8. Select the method to use for restarting the server.
    Server restart methods
    Method
    Description
    Cold Restart
    The
    FactoryTalk Batch
     Server starts in a new instance without restoring data from its previous run. Batches are not added back to the batch list, and operator arbitration states are not recovered. For all batches that were not restored, batch completion events are recorded in the
    FactoryTalk Batch
     Event Journals. After a Cold Restart, you will not be able to resume execution of batches from the previous instance. If Security Authority is enabled, SAIs in a secured area model and any secured recipes must match the current Network FactoryTalk Directory SAI.
    Warm Restart
    Restarts the
    FactoryTalk Batch
     Server and attempts to restore the set of batches that were on the batch list when the server previously stopped. Batch complete events are added to the
    FactoryTalk Batch
     Event Journals for all batches that were not restored to the batch list. After a Warm Restart, any batches that are not restored cannot be recovered or resumed in the future. Batches are restored in Manual execution mode with active transitions in a HELD state. No validation for Security Authority is performed.
    Warm All Restart
    The
    FactoryTalk Batch
     server attempts to restart but will not restart if it is unable to restore all the batches to the batch list. If a Warm All Restart attempt fails, the ability to restore batches in the future is not affected. After the issues are resolved, another attempt to restore the batches to the batch list can be made using Warm Restart, Warm All Restart, or Hot Restart. This is the default setting for automatic restarts. Batches are restored in Manual execution mode with active transitions in a HELD state. No validation for Security Authority is performed.
    Hot Restart
    Follows all the startup rules of Warm All Restart. In addition, the
    FactoryTalk Batch
     Server attempts to restore batches to their last known state, including transition states and recipe modes, without any operator interaction.
  9. Select the
    Start/Continue
     button. The Service State area changes from STOPPED to START PENDING. After a few moments, RUNNING displays and the light changes to green. The Material Server starts automatically with the
    FactoryTalk Batch
     Server.
    The
    FactoryTalk Batch
     Phase Simulator starts automatically. Minimize the window.
  10. Select
    Close
     to close the
    FactoryTalk Batch
     Service Manager.
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    If conversation becomes LOST while running in Demo mode, make sure that the Simulator is running and try starting the server(s) again. See
    Starting the
    FactoryTalk Batch
     Phase Simulator
     for more information.
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